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Alligator Gar Fishing Guides

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Fishing in Destin

River, Lake Fishing Trip in Huntsville

Alligator Gar Fishing Near Houston

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23 ft 1 - 4 People From $850
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River, Lake Fishing Trip in Dallas

Texas Alligator Gar Classic

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23 ft 1 - 4 People From $850
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River Fishing Trip in Houston

Full Day Of Fishing

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16 ft 1 - 3 People From $399
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing Trip in Mandeville

Lake Pontchartrain Gar Trip

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22 ft 1 - 6 People From $550
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River Fishing Trip in DeSoto

Giant Alligator Gar Adventure

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20 ft 1 - 3 People From $750
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River, Lake Fishing Trip in Houston

Monster Gar On Rod And Reel

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23 ft 1 - 8 People From $750
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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip

What are the best alligator gar fishing trips?

Why should I book an alligator gar fishing trip with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 34 alligator gar trips, and the most popular trips are Corpus Christi Flounder Gigging guided by Kyle, 1/2 Day or Full Day Skiff guided by Miles, and Night Bowfishing (4 Hours) guided by Randy.

Our guides are rated a 4.91 out of 5 based on 3716 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly alligator gar guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly alligator gar guides.

What types of alligator gar fishing trips are common?

Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for alligator gar as well as river fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques are bowfishing, heavy tackle fishing, and bottom fishing but light tackle fishing and artificial lure fishing are popular as well.

How much does an alligator gar fishing trip cost?

Prices for alligator gar can range anywhere from about $405 to $4,000, but the average price for a half day trip for alligator gar is $1,064. The average price for a full day trip for alligator gar is $2,210.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for alligator gar fishing?

The most popular season for alligator gar fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 49 days in advance.

Do I need a fishing license for alligator gar and what are the bag limits for alligator gar?

See here for more information on alligator gar fishing licenses, alligator gar bag limits, and fishing season regulations for alligator gar. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right alligator gar rules and regulations.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Kyle did a great job! AWESOME TRIP!

    Ron K. | October 24, 2024

    Trip: Corpus Christi Flounder Gigging

  • ★★★★★
    Kyle was an awesome flounder gigging guide out of Port Aransas. We had less than ideal weather conditions, but Kyle busted his butt to get us on some fish. We had a great time. We’ll definitely do it again!

    Jimmy M. | October 22, 2024

    Trip: Corpus Christi Flounder Gigging

  • ★★★★★
    Kyle was an excellent guide both me and my wife had a great experience. We caught five fish with one being over 20 inches. We would recommend him to anyone who wants a great time fishing.

    Forrest M. | October 16, 2024

    Trip: Corpus Christi Flounder Gigging

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome. Would definitely go again, Captain Kyle kept it action packed the whole time, worth every penny.

    William A. | September 29, 2024

    Trip: Corpus Christi Flounder Gigging

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Kyle was awesome. We had high winds and water was very dirty but still had a great time.

    Jack I. | August 2, 2024

    Trip: Corpus Christi Flounder Gigging

  • ★★★★★
    We all had an absolute blast hunting for Flounder with Kyle. Very skilled captain in regards to keeping us in the fish and maintaining good boat position in the shallow water. Everyone that went said was the best part of the vacation and want to go again.

    Chandler H. | July 23, 2024

    Trip: Corpus Christi Flounder Gigging

  • ★★★★★
    My husband and teenager daughter went with Kyle and had an amazing time! They said Kyle truly has a gift for fishing and would recommend him to anyone.

    Avery N. | June 30, 2024

    Trip: Corpus Christi Flounder Gigging

  • ★★★★★
    If you want to have the experience of a lifetime then go floundering with Captain Kyle. Amazing trip and grandson will be talking about it for a very long time. We gaffed 8 flounder and a black drum. Best time ever!

    Jan C. | May 29, 2024

    Trip: Corpus Christi Flounder Gigging

  • ★★★★★
    Mackie is very knowledgeable about the lake and has great patience. Within minutes after stopping I had a 20" redfish and Eddie had one hooked in the front of the boat. While we were reeling in, Kenny started fighting a 28"er!!

    Stewart T. | April 18, 2024

    Trip: Lake Pontchartrain Gar Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We were able to schedule a bow fishing trip with captain Bobby. We had an absolutely amazing experience with him. Ended up shooting a ton of fish and saw them constantly. Bobby was knowledgeable and very personable. I would recommend booking with Bobby, we will next time we’re in the area.

    Taylor A. | April 16, 2024

    Trip: Night Bowfishing (4 Hours)

  • ★★★★★
    10/10 with Mackie!! He went above and beyond and created an enjoyable and fun-filled experience catching numerous fish! Our recommendation is book with him and have a wonderful fishing trip! We rate him a 5 star captain!!

    Janitra S. | April 2, 2024

    Trip: Lake Pontchartrain Gar Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent trip! Thanks Captain Mackie,!

    George F. | December 30, 2023

    Trip: Lake Pontchartrain Gar Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip, guides were excellent, friendly and accommodating! They put in the time and effort to get us on fish even late into the tear on a cold day when fishing east expected to be good

    Jeromy K. | November 3, 2023

    Trip: Texas Alligator Gar Classic

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    Bridget N. | September 18, 2023

    Trip: Lake Pontchartrain Gar Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great time with our guide cody. Will be back again .

    Timothy D. | August 26, 2023

    Trip: Texas Alligator Gar Classic

  • ★★★★★
    Terrific trip with Milton. Fishing started slow, but we stuck it out and everybody caught their first-ever gar! Milton moved spots several times to get us more shots, and we caught fish while every other boat on the river got skunked. Will definitely be back!

    Ian O. | July 8, 2023

    Trip: Giant Alligator Gar Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    It was EPIC. Mark is this man!

    Kale G. | April 21, 2023

    Trip: Saltwater Bowfishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Mark is the outfitter every serious bowfisher wants. He won’t quit until he puts you on fish. Very very knowledgeable and a trip that we will never forget! We will be back!

    Kale G. | April 16, 2023

    Trip: Trophy Alligator Gar Bowfishing

  • ★★★★★
    We went with Cody and had a great time. I bass fish a lot but never thought about Alligator Gar fishing. But some friends from Czech Republic came to see me and that was on there bucket list. So we booked with Captain Experiences. The whole experience from start to finish was great. Shawna was great and keep us updated on everything. and was very quick to respond to any questions that we had. Cody sure knows what he is doing. our largest was 160.25 lbs. and I do think I will be going back. I do recommend you give it a try. Terry Varden

    Terry V. | April 7, 2022

    Trip: Texas Alligator Gar Classic

  • ★★★★★
    We got one allegator gar. Thank you!

    Naoki H. | March 26, 2022

    Trip: World Record Alligator Gar

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